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Shonquist Family History

Shonquist Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Shoquist, Gronquist, Sjoquist, Cronquist, Stenquist, Thornquist

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Where is the Shonquist family from?

You can see how Shonquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shonquist family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shonquist families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Shonquist families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Shonquist's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Shonquist families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Shonquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shonquist census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Shonquist. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Shonquist. For the veterans among your Shonquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shonquist lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Shonquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shonquist in 1964 was 78, and 82 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shonquist ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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